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clerestory

 

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Noun clerestory has 1 sense
  1. clerestory, clearstory - part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
    --1 is a kind of window

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Clerestory

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The upper part of a wall, typically containing windows, that allows natural light to enter a building.

Example Sentence: The clerestory windows in the church provide ample sunlight during the day.

Sense 2: A row of windows in the upper part of a building, especially in a basilica, that separates the nave from the aisle and provides additional light.

Example Sentence: The colorful stained glass windows in the clerestory of the cathedral create a mesmerizing effect as the sunlight streams through.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or resembling a clerestory.

Example Sentence: The architect designed a clerestory roof that allows for natural ventilation and lighting.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To furnish with a clerestory.

Example Sentence: The architect decided to clerestory the new office building to provide a better working environment.


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